Central Link 2024

Central Link 27 November | Download

• Stratford’s Mayoral Christmas Gift Appeal opens Friday
• See you at the A&P Show
• Be part of Stratford’s favourite Christmas event
• December Meeting Schedule

Central Link 20 November | Download

• Feedback sought for three proposed roading bylaws
• Congratulations Scarecrow creators
• Christmas crafts at the library for kids and adults
• Temporary Road Closure - Stratford Christmas Parade
• Public notices

Central Link 13 November | Download

• PowerUp your early-stage business
• Water testing begins for recreational swimming areas
• How many scarecrows have you found?
• Seed selection growing at library
• November meetings

Central Link 5 November | Download

• The Scarecrow Trail is open
• Free live Jazz in the park
• Be part of Stratford's favourite Christmas event
• Proposed temporary road closure - Americarna 2025
• November meeting schedule

Central Link 30 October | Download

• Water Reforms update
• Justice of the Peace service desk
• We can help with community event promotion
• New Percy Thomson Trustees
• Meeting Schedule - November

Central Link 23 October | Download

• It's Recycling Week
• Keeping yourself and others safe on crossings
• Rates rebates
• Labour Day opening hours
• Maintenance of Notable Trees on Broadway South
• Meeting Schedule - November 2024

Central Link 16 October | Download

• Local schools crush competition and they're only halfway through...
• Support the Otago and Dunedin flood recovery
• Choose the right plants now to save water later
• Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund
• Register your scarecrow by 23 October

Central Link 9 October | Download

• Group meet-ups at the library
• Dial up your energy with group fitness at Wai o Rua
• Gain new skills and experiences with Youth Council
• October meetings
• And more!

Central Link 2 October | Download

• Percy Thomson Trust Trustee positions
• New waste contractor for Taranaki but only small changes for residents
• Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund is open
• School Holiday Programme
• Scarecrow Trail
• Vacancies
• October Meeting Schedule

Central Link 25 September | Download

• Registrations open for Scarecrow Trail
• Make a difference on the Youth Council
• Christmas Parade proposed road closure
• Transfer Station hours changing
• Vacancy - Gallery Director of Percy Thomson Gallery
• October Meeting Schedule

Central Link 18 September | Download

• Community projects turning trash into treasure
• Romeo and Juliet playing in te reo Māori
• Coming up in September
• RSVP for International Day of Older Persons
• Meeting schedule
• Join the team as our Community Development Officer!

Central Link 11 September | Download

• Transfer Station opening days and hours changing from 1 October
• School Holiday Programme is out
• RSVP for FREE International Day of Older Persons event
• Carrington Walkway – Partial closure for maintenance
• Meeting Schedule

Central Link 4 September |Download

• What should Victoria Park’s future look like?
• Join our arts funding committee!
• Road closures
• Meeting Schedule

Central Link 28 August | Download

• Survey time!
• Whangamōmona drop-in session for highway improvements
• Don't listen to rubbish lids
• September Meeting Schedule
• What's on the agenda?

Central Link 21 August | Download

• Got a creative project in mind?
• Stratford district’s Māori Ward to be retained ahead of 2025 binding poll
• 16 to 24 years old and not in work, education, or training? We got ya!
• Guide to knowing which bin is your home’s bin
• Meeting Schedule - August & September 2024

Central Link 14 August | Download

• Survey shows Stratford district great for well-being, but residents asking for clarity around rates
• Programme giving young rural jobseekers the right tools for employment is gearing up
• Congratulations 2024 Citizen Award recipients
• Meeting Schedule - August

Central Link 7 August | Download

• Competition aims to lift lid on top recycling problem
• Rates - we're here to help
• Join our Service Centre team
• Meeting Schedule - August

Central Link 31 July | Download

• Chunuk Bair commemorations and 5/7 RNZIR birthday
• Rates support for low-income homeowners
• Introducing PowerUp Investment Month
• Repair Café needs you
• Transfer Station closed on Sunday 11 August
• Meeting schedule

Central Link 24 July | Download

• Congrats to 2024 Citizens Awards recipients!
• 7.8k awarded to help youth sports teams
• There's plenty on for kids at 3:30 Club
• King Edward Park is in the 2024 Garden Fest!
• Pay for your dog rego before 31 July to get a discount!
• Meeting schedule - July and August

Central Link 17 July | Download

• Long Term Plan 2024-34 adopted
• Stratford's Got Talent! $8.9k awarded to diverse arts projects
• Centennial Rest Room toilets closed to public
• Congratulations to our newest citizens!
• Reminder - Neon Rave on Friday
• Meeting schedule - July
• Temporary Road Closure - Stratford Street Sprint

Central Link 10 July | Download

• Free Neon Rave for under 18s
• New pedestrian crossing underway
• Have you signed up for YourSay.Stratford?
• Boredom busters while school's out
• Take the Pesky Plastics Quiz
• Meeting Schedule for July

Central Link 3 July | Download

• Council fees and charges adopted
• Get the most out of the FREE Antenno App
• Discounted dog registration fees if you pay by 31 July
• It's Plastic Free July. Are you up for the challenge?
• Thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate Puanga!
• Meeting schedule - July 2024

Central Link 26 June | Download

• Changes made to pedestrian upgrades post community feedback
• July school holiday programme is out now
• Prospero Markets on Saturday
• Matariki public holiday hours
• Normal entrance to Broadway toilets closed
• July meeting schedule

Central Link 19 June | Download

• Get transported to the stars
• Fitness classes at Wai o Rua will warm you up this winter
• RSVP for FREE Positive Ageing Forum
• Meeting schedule - June
• Extraordinary meeting of council
• Proposed temporary road closure
• Notice of the impounding and proposed sale of stock

Central Link 12 June | Download

• Vandalism costing the community
• Dog registration fees for 2024-25
• Have your say on pedestrian crossing designs
• Congrats to our winning Puanga street flag designers

Central Link 5 June | Download

• CBD pedestrian access across SH3 is about to double! Have your say...
• Join us at our FREE Positive Ageing Forum with focus on safety
• Applications close soon for rates rebates
• Puanga celebrations
• Meeting Schedule - June

Central Link 29 May | Download

• Puanga celebrations in Whakaahurangi, Stratford
• It’s dog registration time with discounted fees...
• Public holiday hours
• Get your award nomination in by Friday!
• Meeting Schedule - May and June

Central Link 22 May | Download

• Draft LTP submission make two things clear for council
• Meeting Schedule
• Urban and rural kerb and channel spraying
• Subscribe to get the Central Link by email
• Nominate your local Stratford champions
• FREE and low-cost Youth Week events

Central Link 15 May | Download

• Trashy habits uncovered at Victoria Park Pond
• Free and low-cost events for Youth Week
• Elizabeth Watson Fund can give a helping hand to 65+ community
• Stratford Bike Park finalist in awards!
• Puanga street flag competition closes 29 May
• Don’t forget to make your nomination for Citizens Awards
• Meeting schedule – May 2024

Central Link 8 May | Download

• Mystery, creativity, rubber duckies, and skating? Youth Week events announced
• Know someone who goes above and beyond for their community?
• Subscribe to receive the Central Link by email
• Two notable trees being removed because of infection
• Meeting schedule May 2024
• Addition to proposed temporary road closures - North Island Rally Series

Central Link 1 May | Download

• Nominate your local Stratford champion
• Stratford street flag competition for youth open
• Agrecovery FREE large drum recycling collections starts
• Safe new speed limits for district school zones from Monday 6 May

Central Link 24 April | Download

• Tobies to be replaced in Stratford as water metering streams ahead
• Anzac Day Dawn Parade & Service
• Let's Talk Progress - 1 week left to have your say on draft LTP
• Get around 50% off your urban dog fees
• Cheap and FREE activities for the school hols
• Anzac Day opening hours for facilities
• Meeting schedule May 2024
• Extension of road closure - Cardiff Road
• Closure of Croydon Road from Stanley to Salisbury Roads

Central Link 17 April | Download

• Who should be able to postpone their rates, or pay less in rates? Have your say!
• Water restrictions lifted
• Anzac Day in Whakaahurangi Stratford
• Are you a Customer Service Superstar? Join the whānau!
• Get around 50% off your urban dog fees!
• Playground maintenance is underway
• Meeting schedule - April
• Proposed Temporary Road Closure - North Island Rally Series

Central Link 10 April | Download

• Reduce your dog registration fees. Apply to become a Select Owner
• PowerUp Masterclass – Raising Capital 101
• Water restrictions are still in force
• Let’s Talk Progress – public meetings and drop-in sessions
• Meeting Schedule
• It’s Taranaki Pride Week!
• Fitness and fun at Wai o Rua
• Low-cost and FREE holiday activities

Central Link 3 April | Download

• Stratford commemorations for Anzac Day 2024
• Our school holiday programme is out
• Shakespeare Festival starts 6 April
• Kōrero Mai! It's time to have your say on the draft Long Term Plan
• Meeting schedule - April

Central Link 27 March | Download

• Taranaki Masters Games making a splash in Stratford
• Hop to it. The Easter Hunt is on!
• Easter holiday hours
• Meeting schedule - April
• Temporary Road Closure - Toko Road
• Temporary Road Closure - Anzac Day
• Reminders: Antenno and Creative Communities Scheme

Central Link 20 March | Download

• Stratford ‘winning at’ recycling…
• The Easter Hunt is on!
• ‘Odds and evens’ water restrictions still on
• The Bard is back!
• Do you need a kick up the arts?
• Meeting schedule – March
• Easter Sunday Trading Policy adopted
• Road closure on Cardiff Road

Central Link 13 March | Download

• Need to employ new people?
• Congrats to our Youth Council 2024!
• How will we engage and communicate? Have your say!
• Event - Easter crafts for grown-ups
• Register for Positive Ageing forum
• Meeting schedule for March
• Rates invoice by email? Easy…

Central Link 6 March | Download

• The Creative Communities fund is open
• 65+? Come to our FREE Positive Ageing March forum
• Explore Te Ara o Maru this long weekend
• Taranaki Anniversary Day hours for facilities
• Meeting schedule - March
• Closing Friday 15 March…

Central Link 28 February | Download

• Let’s talk rubbish (and recycling)!
• Say hi to SDYC at the Youth Festival!
• Water Saving Tip – update your showerhead
• Install the FREE Antenno App
• Meeting Schedule – March 2024
• Proposed Road Closure – Toko Road
• Get fit & have fun with a Wai o Rua fitness class

Central Link 21 February | Download

• Minor repairs underway at Wai o Rua
• Join the whānau! New career opportunities
• Have your say on our Draft Significance & Engagement Policy and Communications & Engagement Strategy
• Visit Prospero Markets this weekend
• Americarna revving into town on Friday
• Meeting schedule - February
• Proposed Road Closure - Anzac Day 2024
• Temporary Road Closure - Mangaotuku Road
• Water restrictions in force
• Reminder - rates due soon

Central Link 14 February | Download

• Youth Festival bringing vibes to Children's Day
• Plants or branches overhanging your boundary?
• Summer Nights free movies this weekend!
• Rural Travel Fund is open for applications
• Our big audit of bins is underway
• Reminder to have your say: King Edward Park and Easter Sunday Trading
• Meeting schedule - February

Central Link 7 February | Download

• Victoria Park pond to be drained, cleaned, and re-filled
• Digital Drop-in sessions starting soon at the library
• Summer Nights Concert on this weekend!
• Water Saving Tips
• Meeting schedule - February
• Download the Antenno App